Can Babies Eat Dill?
By Sarah, founder of SowAndSpoon · Reviewed April 2026
Yes, safe from 6 months
Choking risk: low
Dill fronds are feathery and soft. They pose essentially no choking risk when mixed into food.
Not a common allergen
Babies can eat dill from 6 months. Dill provides vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and small amounts of iron and calcium. It has mild digestive-soothing properties.
This guide covers fresh dill. Dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor; if using dried, start with a very small pinch mixed into food for babies under 12 months.
Flavor guide
Fresh dill has a bright, anise-like flavor with grassy, slightly citrusy notes and a clean herbaceous quality that is more delicate than fennel. Heat mutes dill quickly, so it works best stirred in at the end of cooking or used raw. It pairs naturally with yogurt, cucumber, salmon, eggs, potato, lemon, and cream cheese.
How to Prepare Dill by Age
Finely chop fronds and stir into yogurt, mashed potato, or soft fish. Gentle flavor that most babies accept easily.
Serving ideas:
- -Mix finely chopped dill into full-fat plain yogurt with grated peeled cucumber for a simple tzatziki-style dip. Serve on a preloaded spoon.
- -Stir a small pinch of dill into a potato and pea puree to add brightness and introduce a new flavor without overwhelming.
- -Mix into mashed avocado with a squeeze of lemon for a savory, fat-rich first food.
Sprinkle finely chopped fronds over eggs, fish, or vegetables.
Serving ideas:
- -Stir finely chopped dill into scrambled eggs or serve alongside soft flaked salmon for a classic pairing.
- -Mix into cream cheese and spread on soft toast strips.
- -Stir into lentil soup or mild potato soup just before serving to preserve the fresh flavor.
Any family use. Great with salmon, potatoes, cucumber salads.
Serving ideas:
- -Toss into potato salad or pasta salad
- -Add to fish, chicken, or veggie dishes
- -Mix into yogurt-based dips and sauces
Can You Freeze Dill for Baby?
Chop fronds and freeze in ice cube trays with water or olive oil.
Dill Yogurt Dip with Soft Vegetables
From 6 monthsIngredients
- -1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- -1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- -1 tsp lemon juice
- -1 cup soft steamed vegetables for dipping (carrot sticks, broccoli florets, or zucchini spears)
Steps
- Steam vegetables until completely tender and easy to squish between two fingers, about 12 to 15 minutes depending on type.
- Mix yogurt, dill, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
- For 6-8 months, serve one vegetable spear alongside a preloaded spoon of yogurt dip.
- For 9 months and older, place a small bowl of dip on the tray and offer vegetable pieces for self-dipping.
- Let the baby explore dipping at their own pace.
Allergen note: contains dairy. The dip keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Try it alongside soft-cooked salmon flakes for a classic dill pairing.
Growing Dill at Home
Easy container herb. Self-seeds readily. Let some go to seed for next season. Pairs naturally with cucumber and fish.
Ready in ~40-60 days from planting.
Dill self-seeds readily, meaning once you plant it, it tends to come back year after year. It also attracts swallowtail butterflies, which kids love watching.
Per AAP and WHO guidelines, most fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary feeding. Always consult your pediatrician before introducing new foods, especially allergens.